Tiger Cub Smuggled Over the Border in Duffle Bag, Barely Survives

Agents at the US – Mexico border found a tiger cub stuffed into an abandoned duffle bag. The Brownsville agents were stationed close to the Rio Grande River when they saw three people suspiciously ditch a black duffle bag before high-tailing it back to Mexico.

The cub, who wasn’t more than a few months old, was rushed to get medical attention. Although he was sedated and unconscious when they found him (you don’t want to travel with an awake and angry tiger in your bag) he’s expected to make a full recovery.

The tiger cub found at the border in a duffel bag and in poor condition is now under the care of our veterinary staff. Our team acted quickly to stabilize him and he is now doing very well. The next step will be to find him a more permanent home. Photo credit: Jason Hoekema pic.twitter.com/suu0w621Wz

The tiger cub found at the border in a duffel bag and in poor condition is now under the care of our veterinary staff. Our team acted quickly to stabilize him and he is now doing very well. The next step will be to find him a more permanent home. Photo credit: Jason Hoekema pic.twitter.com/suu0w621Wz